How Do I Find My MPRN Number?

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.

You can find your MPRN number on a recent energy bill or by calling ESB networks on 1800 372 757. MPRN stands for Meter Point Reference Number, and it is a unique, 11-digit code that indicates the exact location of a home or property's connection to the ESB power network. It is important to know your MPRN number as you will be asked for it when switching energy suppliers, or if you need to report a power fault to ESB networks.

How Do I Find My MPRN Number?

The MPRN number is quite a long number, so the majority of people will not know it by heart. You can find your MPRN number quite easily if you have access to any current or previous bills for the property you are in.

Depending on which supplier you are with, your MPRN number might be located in different sections of the bill, but it is always labelled MPRN number and is commonly found in the top half of the bill as illustrated below:

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How Do I Find My MPRN Number Without a Bill?

If you can’t find any previous bills or have recently moved home and don’t have access to any bills, there are other ways to find out your MPRN number. Here are other ways for you to find your MPRN number without a bill:

• For rental properties, try contacting the landlord.
• For purchased properties, try contacting the previous inhabitants.
• The builder should provide you the number if the property is newly built or part of an estate.
• Contact ESB Networks, as they will have your MPRN number stored in the MPRN database under your current or new address.

Representatives are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

How Do I Get an MPRN for a New Connection?

If you are moving into a newly built home, the MPRN process is different from simply taking over an existing connection. 

An MPRN is only created after the property's wiring has been certified as safe.

For Newly Built Homes

1. Builder's Role: For housing or apartment schemes, the builder or developer typically coordinates the new connection. They will provide the MPRN to you as soon as the connection is certified and live.
2. Self-Builds: If you are building a detached home, your Registered Electrical Contractor must submit a Completion Certificate to the ESB. Once the certificate is processed and the new connection is ready, ESB Networks will assign the new 11-digit MPRN.
3. Next Step: Once you have the MPRN, you must immediately contact your preferred energy supplier to set up an account and have the power switched on.

For Disconnected Properties

If a property has been vacant for a long time and the power supply has been disconnected:

• You still use the existing MPRN. The number never changes.
• You must register with a supplier, and they will coordinate the reconnection with ESB Networks.
• For very long-term disconnections (typically over two years), ESB Networks may require a new wiring safety certificate before restoring power.

How Do I Find My MPRN When Moving Home?

Since the MPRN is permanently linked to the physical location of the electricity connection, it is the most important number you need to manage your account when moving.

A. Moving Into a Property

When you move into a new house or apartment, you are responsible for opening a new electricity account. You'll need:

1. The MPRN for the new property (ask the landlord, previous owner, or check old mail).
2. An opening meter reading on your moving-in date.
3. Your move-in date.

You then provide these details to your chosen energy supplier to register the account in your name.

B. Moving Out of a Property

When you leave a property, you need to close your old account to ensure you are not billed for the new occupant's usage. You'll need:

1. Your MPRN for the property you are leaving.
2. A final meter reading taken on your move-out date.
3. A forwarding address for your final bill.

You must notify your current supplier of your move-out date and provide the final meter reading to initiate the closure.

Note on Tenancy: If you are a tenant and the bill is in your name, you are responsible for closing the account. If the bill remains in the landlord's name throughout your tenancy, ensure you provide them with a final meter reading.

What Is an MPRN Number in Ireland?

The letters MPRN stand for Meter Point Reference Number and is an 11-digit reference number that identifies the location of your property and where it connects to the electricity network.

Each electricity connection has its own individual MPRN number and will look something like this,

10 006 759 704

The first two digits indicate the system operator (usually 10 in Ireland), the next 8 digits are sequentially generated, and the final digit is a “check” digit (which is used to detect simple errors in a series of digits).

MPRN numbers in Ireland are fixed to a certain location and are not unique to you or your energy supplier.

If you move home, your MPRN number will change to that of your new property regardless of the type of meter you have, including day night meters.

MPRN and ESB Networks: Who Does What?

The electricity market in Ireland is divided into two key functions, and understanding this distinction clarifies the role of the MPRN:

1. ESB Networks (The Operator): ESB Networks is the Distribution System Operator (DSO). They own, build, and maintain the physical network of poles, wires, and meters that deliver electricity to your property. They are the sole body responsible for assigning and maintaining your MPRN. Your MPRN is their key to locating your connection on their physical network.
2. Energy Suppliers (The Retailer): Companies like Electric Ireland, Bord Gáis Energy, Energia, etc., are your suppliers. They use your MPRN (provided by ESB Networks) to identify your connection point so they can bill you correctly.

Key Point: When you switch suppliers, the new supplier contacts ESB Networks using your MPRN to take over the billing for that specific, unchanging connection point.

What Do I Need an MPRN Number For?

In Ireland, you'll need to provide your MPRN number to do the following:

1. Switching Suppliers
   You will need your MPRN to switch electricity suppliers.
2. Contact ESB Networks
   Providing your MPRN ensures you get the right information about your property and electricity connection.
3. Submit Your Meter Reading
   You will need to have your MPRN in order to submit a meter reading. You will need to submit the reading to ESB and need to provide your name and contact information.

If you have switched from a standard meter to a smart meter, your MPRN number will still be the same.

By Cormac Breen

Content Manager

Cormac is Selectra.ie's energy expert along with being the chief content and editorial manager for the website. His aim is to help find the best deal for you and your home energy needs so that you save money on your annual bills. His knowledge and experience of the Irish energy market allows him to offer the best advice and insight into current prices, emerging trends and overall energy saving tips.